Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Area of Study

The Faculty of Information Technology offers a major sequence in information technology which can be included as a science sequence for course 0050 Bachelor of Science. The sequence focuses on the development of computer-based applications, exploring computer technology, programming environments and system development, with a range of more specialised options at level three.

Objectives

On completion of the sequence in information technology students will have an understanding of:

• the methods, tools and techniques used in the planning, development and implementation of information products and systems
• the organisation and operational principles of computer hardware and software.

Students will also have the abilities and skills to:

• apply the methods, tools and techniques commonly used in the development and implementation of information products and systems to practical problems
• develop correct, well structured and well documented information products and systems that solve users' needs
• flexibly and independently apply theoretical knowledge to a range of software and technical environments
• use a range of approaches for development of information products, services and systems
• think critically, take responsibility for self-learning, and use a degree of resourcefulness when solving problems.

The units comprising the sequence are taught in Australia (in both on campus and off campus modes), and at Sunway and South Africa, with each location contributing to overall content and teaching design to ensure that the curriculum is genuinely relevant to students from all nations.

Level one

• FIT1002 Computer programming
• FIT1004 Data management
• FIT1031 Computers and networks

Level two

• FIT2001 Systems development
• FIT2009 Data structures and algorithms
• FIT2034 Computer programming 2

Level three

• FIT3002 Applications of data mining
• FIT3031 Information and network security
• FIT3046 Operating environments

Minor sequence in information technology (24 points)

• FIT1031 and FIT1002
• FIT2034, and FIT2009 or FIT2001

Major sequence in information technology (48 points)

• FIT1031 and FIT1002
• FIT2001, FIT2009 and FIT2034
• FIT3002, FIT3046 and FIT3031

Note: Students will also be required to complete FIT1004 as a co-requisite for FIT2001.

Requirements for honours in information technology

A student may be admitted to candidature for course 3336 Honours degree of Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems (offered by the Faculty of Information Technology) if they have satisfied the requirements of a relevant pass degree (including 0050 Bachelor of Science) and obtained a credit (60 per cent) average or above in all units with a distinction (70 per cent) in third year information technology units.

+ 0050 Bachelor of Science